Intervention Specialist

Intervention Specialist

locations

Manchester Housing Support - Rochdale Road

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Today

job requisition id

JR013093

Location: Redbank Recovery, 182 Rochdale Road, Collyhurst, Manchester

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, worked on a rota basis. Monday to Friday shifts are split between early shifts (8:00am–4:00pm) and late shifts (12:00pm–8:00pm), with approximately one late shift every four weeks. The role also includes approximately one weekend in every four, with weekend hours of 9:00am–5:00pm, to meet the needs of the service.

Contract Type: Permanent / 37 Hours

Salary: £25,877.80 – £34,240.00

About Waythrough 

Make a real difference in your community 

About the Role:

As an Intervention Specialist, you'll play a vital role in delivering person-centred, recovery-focused interventions within our supported accommodation service. You'll manage a caseload of residents, carrying out assessments, developing personalised recovery plans and providing ongoing support to help individuals achieve their goals.

Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies, you'll ensure residents have access to the services and opportunities they need, while promoting a safe, positive and recovery-focused environment.

This role requires flexibility, as you'll work a rota that includes:

• Monday to Friday shifts between

  8:00am–4:00pmand12:00pm–8:00pm

• Fridays may include shifts between

  8:00am–7:00pm

• Approximately

  one late shift every four weeks

• Approximately

  one weekend in every four, with weekend hours of9:00am–5:00pm

Key Responsibilities:

As an Intervention Specialist, you will:

• Build supportive, professional relationships with residents based on trust, respect and accountability.

• Complete comprehensive assessments to identify strengths, support needs, risks and recovery goals.

• Develop, implement and regularly review personalised recovery and support plans.

• Manage a caseload of residents, providing tailored interventions that promote independence and long-term recovery.

• Deliver crisis intervention and use de-escalation techniques to respond appropriately during periods of emotional or behavioural distress.

• Support residents with relapse prevention planning and early intervention strategies.

• Facilitate or co-facilitate recovery groups, life skills workshops and educational sessions.

• Support residents to develop practical independent living skills, including budgeting, communication, healthy relationships and employment readiness.

• Connect residents with community services including healthcare, mental health services, education, employment support, benefits advice and other local resources.

• Work collaboratively with treatment providers, probation services, social care professionals, family members (where appropriate) and other partner agencies.

• Monitor resident wellbeing through regular welfare checks and promote compliance with house expectations and recovery plans.

• Support conflict resolution and contribute to a positive, inclusive and recovery-focused community environment.

• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential records using electronic case management systems.

• Participate in team meetings, supervision, training and continuous professional development.

• Work in accordance with safeguarding procedures, organisational policies and all relevant legislation.

About You:

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people to make positive changes and who can build effective relationships with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.

Essential:

• Experience supporting people with complex needs, including substance use, homelessness, mental health or related services.

• Experience managing a caseload and delivering person-centred support.

• Experience completing assessments, support planning and risk management.

• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice.

• Knowledge of housing, welfare benefits or community support services.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build positive professional relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Experience maintaining accurate and confidential records.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards this qualification.

Desirable:

• Experience working within supported accommodation or residential recovery services.

• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, including MAPPA processes.

• Experience facilitating groups or delivering structured recovery interventions.

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Why Join Us?

At Redbank Recovery, you'll become part of a passionate and supportive team committed to helping people rebuild their lives and achieve lasting recovery. You'll have opportunities to develop professionally while making a genuine difference within your local community.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities.

What We Offer

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3× annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our

  Way to GoandAspirationsportals

• £500

  Recommend a Friendbonus

• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility 

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

Closing Date: